Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Headlamp Aiming Procedure
- Open the hood.

- Measure from the floor to the center of the headlamp bulb. Some
headlamps have an aim dot marked on the headlamp lens.
- At the screen, measure from the floor and place the horizontal tape at
the measured distance.
- Measure from the reference line on the floor to the left headlamp bulb
centerline.
- At the screen, measure from the reference line and place the vertical
tape at the measured distance.
- Measure from the reference line on the floor to the right headlamp bulb
centerline.
- At the screen, measure from the reference line and place the vertical
tape at the measured distance.
Important: DO NOT cover the headlamp. This may cause excessive
heat build up.

- Turn ON the low beam headlamps. Block the light from projecting onto the
screen from the passenger side headlamp.

Important: The headlamps can not be adjusted horizontally.
- Adjust the vertical aim screw of the headlamps to the specifications
required by the state and the local authorities, or as shown in
step number 8.
- Repeat the aiming procedure for the passenger side headlamp while
blocking the light from projecting onto the screen from the
driver side headlamp.
- Turn the headlamps OFF.
- Close the hood.
Important: Some state and local laws specify requirements for
headlamp aim. Comply with all of these laws when performing any
headlamp aiming operations.
Headlamp aim should be checked:
When a ...
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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting
and Jacking the Vehicle.
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Replacement.
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Configure Menu
The Configuration Menu is used to adjust features and preferences, such as Sound,
Radio, Nav (Navigation), Display, or Time Settings.
1. Press the Config screen button on the Home Page.
2. Touch-tap the scroll bar until the desired option displays. Select the desired
settings to change.
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Electrical System Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system
overload.
When the current electrical load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and
closes, protecting the circuit until the current load returns to normal or the problem
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Environmental Fallout (Acid Rain)
Caution: Refer to Clearcoat/Ultraviolet Screeners Caution in the
Preface section.
Note: Always refer to the manufacturer's packaged instructions for
the detailed procedures of materials used for compounding and/or
polishing.
Since the severity of the condition varies from area to area, proper ...